£190,000 Hamworthy Park upgrade to boost inclusive play

A £190,000 refurbishment of Hamworthy Park play area in Poole is set to begin in the coming weeks, with accessibility and inclusive play at the centre of the new design.

The project follows collaboration between Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council’s green spaces team, Diverse Abilities, and local children, young people and families.

Andy Hadley, the council’s portfolio holder for Parks, said: “Inclusivity has been at the heart of this design from the very beginning with local families, children, and specialist accessibility organisations helping to shape a space that caters for a wide range of needs and abilities.”

The revamped play area will be divided into four zones, offering a mix of active, sensory and quieter play experiences. Wheelchair-accessible equipment will feature throughout, alongside specialist inclusive and sensory play features.